Kowhai Park

Iconic Kowhai Park, located on Anzac Parade in Whanganui East, is one of Whanganui’s premier parks. It has a large children’s playground which has delighted generations of children.

Statues of fairytale characters and animals are dotted all over the park – you can slide down a brontosaurus, swing on an octopus, see-saw with a snake or picnic in a pumpkin. A disability swing is available for people with limited movement. There’s a view of the river as you zoom along on the flying fox. The Tot Town Railway, operational on weekends, takes you through a tunnel and past moa statues.

A skate park beside the Dublin Street Bridge provides young people with a challenge.

The beautiful woodland riverbank setting has plenty of shade for picnicking and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

There are barbecues, drinking fountains and toilets on-site.

Location

Kowhai Park, Anzac Parade, Whanganui East 4500  View Map

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Features

  • Accessible
  • BBQ
  • Change Rooms
  • Kiosk
  • Lake or River
  • Outdoor Gym Equipment
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Shade Areas
  • Skate Park
  • Toilets
  • Walking Trails Unpaved
  • Youth Activity Area
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